# Grapplo vs Tap Crafter

The clearest difference is rating: Grapplo at 5.0 against Tap Crafter's 4.6. Grapplo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Tap Crafter's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 3) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grapplo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Tap Crafter sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grapplo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Crafter has 38 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Grapplo ships an update weekly, Tap Crafter every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grapplo | Tap Crafter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grapplo/id6798166451/reviews)** | [4.6 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-crafter/id6803002592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#91** |
| Size | 399 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NAPHORA GAMES GROUP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741971432) | [Ciagram](https://appshunter.io/developer/830231476) |

## What reviewers say

### Grapplo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grapplo/id6798166451)

Master a challenging arcade game of timing and momentum. Swing through glowing caves, chaining combos and dodging hazards. Aim for high scores in bite-sized, addictive runs.

**Highlights:** One-tap slingshot controls, Glowing crystal caverns, Combo chaining, Collect stars, Dodge spiked hazards, Arcade flow and rhythm

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stars Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| PowerUp Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monster Pack (Halloween) | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $4.99 | one-time |


### Tap Crafter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-crafter/id6803002592)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

An idle RPG where you tap to mine resources, craft tools, and explore new regions. Progress through tiers of equipment, manage your inventory, and engage in offline progression. Face challenges, complete quests, and rebirth for permanent bonuses.

**Highlights:** Idle resource gathering, Tool progression system, Unlockable regions, Offline progress, Quest system, Rebirth mechanic, Boss battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads (1 Day) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Some Gems | $1.49 | one-time |
| Super Tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Tool (1 Day) | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grapplo free?

Grapplo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tap Crafter free?

Tap Crafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grapplo or Tap Crafter?

Grapplo is rated higher. Grapplo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tap Crafter averages 4.6 from 38 ratings.

### Do Grapplo or Tap Crafter have ads?

Both Grapplo and Tap Crafter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grapplo or Tap Crafter?

Grapplo ships an update weekly, and Tap Crafter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grapplo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tap Crafter on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*